BMW 3-series Coupe · 318Ci · 2003 ‐ 2006

Production modification 318Ci of car models 3-series Coupe was launched in 2003 by BMW, and lasted until 2006. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4.5 m, It is formed as coupe with two doors, and may be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«3-series Coupe 318Ci» is a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed sequential automatic transmission. This auto can speed up for 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 214 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak output of 143 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 11.2 l in the city driving mode, on the highway 6.3 liters, and the medium fuel rate is 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank volume is 63 l of petrol, what allow you to drive nearly 778 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 276 mm brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 205/55VR16.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series Coupe gained the great quantity of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a well safe auto. In addition to active safety systems (Traction control, ESP, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety systems (driver, passenger, head/curtain, side airbags).